NZMaths: A Parabolic Investigation

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Discover quadratic relationships using boxes

This problem solving task requires students to investigate the relationship between the length of an open box and the capacity of the box leading them to discover a quadratic relationship.

Multiple approaches are provided of how students may solve the problem. Teacher prompts are offer to stimulate feedback and help students to progress with the task.

Stage: Level 9 to 10

This resource supports:

Proficiency

  • Problem solving

HITS

  • Feedback

Cross-curricular

  • NA

Audience

  • Teachers

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Plan
  • Teachers

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Reflective Prompt

Share an example of when you challenged your students to reflect on and refine a learning task.

Reflective Prompt

Share an example of when you challenged your students to reflect on and refine a learning task.

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to foster children and young people’s problem solving?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to foster children and young people’s problem solving?